IGHSAU and IAHSAA Postseason Baseball and Softball Updates July 7

By Parker Testa · Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 10:24 am CDT

Postseason Softball

Class 4A – Region 5

Mount Pleasant vs. Fairfield

Date and Time: 7/7 at 7:00 PM

Location: Fairfield Middle School

Live Coverage on 105.5 KILJ

Pella vs. Oskaloosa

Date and Time: 7/7 at 7:00 PM

Location: Oskaloosa High School

Class 3A – Region 8

Washington vs. West Burlington-Notre Dame

WASH: 0 WBND: 10 F

Date and Time: 7/6 at 7:00 PM

Location: West Burlington High School

Columbus vs. Central Lee

CBUS: 4 CL: 14 F

Date and Time: 7/6 at 7:00 PM

Location: Central Lee High School

Centerville vs. Davis County

CTV: 0 DC: 12 F

Date and Time: 7/6 at 7:00 PM

Location: Mustang Sports Complex

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont vs. Albia

EBF: 1 ALB: 2 F

Date and Time: 7/6 at 7:00 PM

Location: Albia-Monroe Co. Sports Complex

Central Lee vs. West Burlington-Notre Dame

Date and Time: 7/9 at 7:00 PM

Location: West Burlington High School

Albia vs. Davis County

Date and Time: 7/9 at 7:00 PM

Location: Mustang Sports Complex

Postseason Baseball

Class 3A – Region 5

8. Washington vs. 1. Assumption

Date and Time: 7/8 at 5:00 PM

Location: North Scott High School

7. Mount Pleasant vs. 2. Marion

Date and Time: 7/8 at 7:00 PM

Location: Marion High School

Live Coverage on 105.54 KILJ

6. Oskaloosa vs. 3. Fort Madison

Date and Time: 7/8 at 7:00 PM

Location: Fort Madison High School

5. Keokuk vs. 4. Fairfield

Date and Time: 7/8 at 7:00 PM

Location: Fairfield Middle School

Class 1A – Region 6

Burlington Notre Dame vs. New London

Date and Time: 7/9 at 7:00 PM

Location: New London Jr-Sr High School

Moravia vs. Sigourney

Date and Time: 7/9 at 7:00 PM

Location: Sigourney High School

Missing Lockridge Woman Likely Died Due to Heat

By Theresa Rose · Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at 5:58 am CDT

Tuesday, just after 2:30 pm the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a missing Lockridge woman. Doris Dian Crocker, reportedly left her home at about noon that day and never returned. The heat index was approximately 110, and Ms. Crocker reportedly suffered from mild dementia. A search party was coordinated that included members of the Lockridge Fire Department and concerned citizens. Ms. Crocker’s body was located by the search party in a field North of Lockridge in the early evening. There were no immediate signs of trauma. Initial indications are she died due to the high heat. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner Investigator responded to the scene, and an autopsy has been ordered to confirm the cause and manner of death.

Lee County Fair Royalty Crowned

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 7:55 pm CDT

The highlight of the Wednesday evening Lee County Fair opening ceremonies was the crowning of the 2022 Fair Queen, Haley Tweedy.  She is the daughter of Jamie and Jeremy Tweedy of Argyle. First Runner-Up is Laura Mehmert, the daughter of Bob and Kathy Mehmert. Laura was also voted Miss Congeniality by the Junior and Senior Queen contestants.

The 2022 Lee County Fair Junior Queen is Kayla Wenke, the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Wenke. First Runner-up is Julia Fraise, the daughter of BJ and Wendy Fraise and Second Runner-Up is Mica Washington, the daughter of Josh and Rosa Decker.

Grace Keith is this year’s Little Miss and Wyatt Hunt is the 2022 Little Mister.

Join KILJ Thursday morning to learn more about this year’s Queen.

KILJ’s coverage of the Lee County Fair Queen contest is Hometown Vet Care.

Dennis W. Krieger

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 4:03 pm CDT

Dennis W. Krieger, 72, of Middletown, died Friday, July 1, 2022 at Veterans Medical Center, Iowa City.  He was born December 20, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant to Wilbur Frank and Irene Helen Thorington Krieger.

He grew up in New London and was a 1968 graduate of New London High School and earned his teaching certificate from Iowa State University.  He was a member of the Middletown Presbyterian Church.  Dennis served four years in the United States Navy as an electrical repairman aboard the USS Sacramento AOE-1.  He was a “Royal Shellback” and one of his greatest honors was October 3, 2017, when he went on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, DC.  Following his service, he married Leslye Lynn Putney on June 19, 1971 at the New London United Methodist Church.

He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, JI Case Company, and taught farming, agriculture and photography at Southeastern Community College.  In his younger years, he played guitar in numerous local bands.  Known as “Photo Daddy”, photography was the second love of his life, after Leslye.  His photos were covers for many magazines including “Circle Track” and “Oval Track” in Australia, and for Mopar calendars; was track photographer for 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, and Knoxville Raceway for years. His favorite catch phrase was “trust me…..I’m a professional”.  And he was. A highlight of his life was meeting Jimi Hendrix at the Filmore West three months before Hendrix’ death.  He loved his family and was very proud of his boys, Chad and Justin.

Besides his wife Leslye, Dennis is survived by his sons Chad of Twin Cities, MN, and Justin of Phoenix, AZ; nieces and nephews; his three precious pseudo daughters, Tina, Missy and Wendy; and his beloved schnauzer “Avery”.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Full military burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, Iowa will take place at a date to be determined.  A memorial has been established.  Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.

Henry County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10:23 am CDT

AGENDA

July 7, 2022

Approve Agenda

Approve Minutes

Approve Claims

Approve Liquor License for East Grove Farms

9:00 Monthly Department Head Meeting

10:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update

Open Fuel Bids

10:30 Resolution for Issuance of General Obligation Capital Loan Note, Series 2022A

Other County Business as time allows

Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates

Rally for Women’s Health to Be Held in Mount Pleasant

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10:11 am CDT

A “Pro-Roe Rally” will be held on Saturday, July 9, at 4:00 p.m., in Mount Pleasant. Anyone interested in supporting a woman’s right to access safe and legal abortion and make her own health care decisions is invited to gather at the south end of Central Park.

Following brief instructions, participants are invited to march around the square then along
Jefferson Street to the statue of Belle Babb Mansfield on Iowa Wesleyan University’s campus. Speakers will share important perspectives on this complex issue.

The rally is being planned by an informal group of women and men concerned about the future of women’s bodily autonomy following the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe vs Wade. One of the organizers, Pamela Bennett said, “We may be frightened, and we may be angry; but we will not be silent, and we will not go back.”

Another organizer, Sarah Goff, added, “The immediate threat is to abortion rights, but we know it doesn’t stop here.” She recalled a quote by former Chief Justice Earl Warren, “When the rights of any individual or group are chipped away, the freedom of all erodes.”

 

Wayland City Council Meeting Agenda

By Theresa Rose · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 10:09 am CDT

Wayland City Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 6 at 7:30 pm at the Wayland City Hall

a. Minutes of Special Meeting June 28, 2022
b. Bills for Payment
c. Treas. Report
d. Clerks Budgetary Report
e. Utility Dept. Report
f. Police Dept. Report
g. Firefighter Dept. Report – Annual Report/ Roster FY 22/23
3. Citizen Forum
The Mayor and City Council welcome comments from the public for items not listed on the agenda. You are asked to state your
name and address for the record and to limit your remarks in order that others may be given the opportunity to speak. The
Order of Business is at the discretion of the Chair. No action will be taken.
4. Unfinished Business
a. Water Softener Tank – Update
b. Revisit Golf Cart Ordinance
c. Revisit UTV Ordinance – State Code Changes
5. New Business
a. Res. 2022-18 “Resolution Proposing Permanent Easement Agreement For Ingress
And Egress And Setting Public Hearing”
b. Review/Update Goals & Capital Improvements Projects
6. Building Permits – none
7. Adjournmen

Sports, July 6th

By Parker Testa · Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 at 9:19 am CDT

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Baseball was defeated by Bettendorf Tuesday night by a score of 6-5 at Duane Banks Stadium in Iowa City. Cooper Keldgord had a double and an RBI at the plate. Zerek Venghaus had a single and an RBI. Jake Ensminger was given the loss on the mound, pitching 3 innings allowing 6 runs, 3 earned on 6 hits with 1 walk and 2 strikeouts. MP Baseball is back on the field on Friday night for their Class 3A-District 5 First Round contest on the road against Marion in Cedar Rapids. That game will start at 7 PM and you can catch live coverage on KILJ.

Mount Pleasant Softball will be on the field Thursday night for their Class 4A – Region 5 Quarterfinal matchup against Fairfield in Fairfield. That game will begin at 7 PM and you can catch live coverage on KILJ.

New London

New London Baseball defeated Pekin 6-2 in the second round of the IAHSAA Class 1A – Region 6 tournament Tuesday night. Tucker Gibbar went 1 for 2 at the plate with a double and 3 RBIs. Kooper Schulte went 2 for 3 with a double, a walk, and an RBI. Dereck Santiago got the start and the win for New London pitching 2 innings allowing no runs on 1 hit with no walks and 5 strikeouts. Tiger Baseball will take on Burlington Notre Dame on Saturday in the Class 1A – Region 6 Semifinals at New London Jr/Sr High School. That game will begin at 7:00 PM and you can catch live coverage on KILJ.

Panther Hoopla Basketball Camp

Coming up on July 20th and 21st, Mount Pleasant High School is hosting the Panther Hoopla Basketball camp. Panther Hoopla is a southeast Iowa basketball camp offering fundamental skill sessions for girls and boys 3rd through 8th grade. This two-day camp will provide you a great opportunity to get in the gym and practice skills to help you all season long. More information can be found on the Panther Hoopla Facebook page as well as the KILJ Facebook page.

This Day in Sports History

1933 – The first All-Star baseball game was held in Chicago. The American League beat the National League 4-2.

1983 – Fred Lynn of the California Angels hit the first grand slam in an All-Star game. The American League defeated the National League 13-3.

1995 – In Los Angeles, the prosecution rested at the O.J. Simpson murder trial.

2010 – It was reported that GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, would be renamed Rogers Arena.